New Histories of Art in the Global Postwar Era: Multiple Modernisms

This book provides a new global perspective on the history of postwar art, bridging the gap between historical artistic centers and peripheral loci, and highlighting previously unknown networks, circulations, divides, and controversies. It will be of interest to scholars in art historiography, art history, exhibition and curatorial studies, modern art, and globalization.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 252 pages
Publication date: 26 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume delves into the rich tapestry of postwar art history, offering a fresh and global perspective. It pioneers a novel approach to understanding art, artists, museums, and movements during the transformative postwar era (1945-1970). By bridging the gap between historical artistic centers like Paris and New York and peripheral locales, the book unveils previously unknown networks, circulations, divides, and controversies. Through in-depth case studies, it sheds light on the development of Ethiopian modernism, showcases Brazilian modernity, and challenges established art historical narratives surrounding modernism. This invaluable resource will appeal to scholars and enthusiasts alike in art historiography, art history, exhibition and curatorial studies, modern art, and globalization.

Weight: 532g
Dimension: 172 x 243 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367721541